BENELLI 354 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a naked middle-class motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production period, the bike remained unmodified without significant changes.

In 1985, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 354 Sport II, a motorcycle in its last production year. It was suitable for riders of various ages and experience levels and remained unchanged over its production period.

The bike's visual department was characterized by standard fittings, like a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

It was built around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shocks handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the stopping performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two brake discs on the front and a single brake disc on the rear clamped to hydraulic calipers, offering optimum stopping power.

In the power department, the 1985 Benelli 354 Sport II had installed a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine, delivering 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm. The power was sent to a five-speed transmission that pushed the machine to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a middle-class naked motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production years, the bike remained unchanged without any modifications.

In 1984, the Italy-based motorcycle manufacturer released the Benelli 354 Sport II, a naked motorcycle, in its fifth consecutive production year. The bike addressed various riders of different ages and experience levels.

The 1984 motorcycle, like previous models, came in the same shape and form, retaining the same technical, visual, and performance characteristics without any significant changes whatsoever.

Visually, the motorcycle was fitted with standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

Regarding power, the 1984 Benelli 354 Sport II had installed a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-/.Zcooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was controlled by a five-speed transmission and sent to the rear axle through a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

The bike was kept on the safe side by two brake discs mounted on the front wheel and a single disc mounted on the rear wheel.

In 1983, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 354 Sport II, a small displacement, naked, two-wheeler that debuted in 1980. It continued production for six years until 1985, when it was dropped.

The 1983 machine was delivered in the same form and shape as previous models, retaining the same performance, visual, and technical characteristics without any significant changes whatsoever.

In the visual department, the Benelli 354 Sport II had standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

The bike was made around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shocks handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the braking performance, the motorcycle's 18-inch 12-spoke wheels were fitted with two brake rotors on the front clamped to hydraulic calipers and a single brake disc tied to a hydraulic caliper.

The 1983 Benelli 354 Sport II had its soul brought to life by a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted at its core, delivering a power output of 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was converted into speed by a five-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear end via a final chain drive, pushing the bike to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a middle-class naked bike manufactured by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production years, the bike remained unchanged without significant changes.

In 1982, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 354 Sport II, a small displacement naked motorcycle that suited various riders of different ages and experience levels.

The 1982 motorcycle came in the same shape and form as previous models, delivering the same performance, technical, and aesthetic characteristics without any significant modifications whatsoever.

In addition, the motorcycle was equipped from the factory with standard features such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

In the performance department, the 1982 Benelli 354 Sport II had its heartbeat set by a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm.

The 38 hp crafted by the engine reached the rear wheel through a five-speed manual gearbox and a final chain drive, pushing the naked motorcycle to a maximum speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

As for the stopping power, the bike's 18-inch wheels were fitted with double brake discs on the front, and a single brake disc on the rear clamped to hydraulic calipers.

In 1981, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 354 Sport II, a naked motorcycle in its second production year, featuring the same characteristics as the previous one without any significant modifications.

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a middle-class naked machine produced by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production years, the bike remained unchanged without any modifications.

Aesthetically, the motorcycle was fitted with features like 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer mounted on each side, side-mounted rear shocks, a one-piece dual seat, and a round headlight integrated into a small cowl with a small windscreen.

The bike was assembled around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shocks handling the rear-end suspension.

In the braking department, the motorcycle's 18-inch wheels were fitted with two brake discs on the front and a single brake disc on the rear clamped to hydraulic calipers, offering optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 1981 Benelli 354 Sport II took its muscles from a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine, boasting 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm. The engine was fitted with a five-speed transmission, pushing the motorcycle to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

The Benelli 354 Sport II was a middle-class naked motorcycle manufactured by Benelli for only six years, from 1980 until 1985, when it was dropped from production. Over its production years, the bike remained unchanged without any modifications.

In 1980, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 354 Sport II, a motorcycle in its first production year, packing standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into a small cowl, a small windscreen, a one-piece dual seat, side-mounted shocks, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, and 12-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1980 Benelli 354 Sport II was set in motion by a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, boasting 38 hp with a peak force at 10,200 rpm.

The power produced by the powerhouse was converted into motion by a five-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear end through a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 160 kph (99 mph).

It was built around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shocks handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the stopping power, the bike's 18-inch wheels were fitted with double brake discs on the front, and a single brake disc on the rear clamped to hydraulic calipers.

The Benelli 354 RS was a middle-weight motorcycle manufactured by Benelli in 1979. The bike was powered by a 345cc four-cylinder engine and was created to suit riders of different ages and experience levels.

In 1979, the Italian motorcycle maker released the Benelli 354 RS, a motorcycle with standard features, such as a round headlight, analog instruments, a one-piece, two-up seat with a passenger grab rail, a four-into-two exhaust system with a silencer on each side, a side stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

It was built around a tubular steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork handling the front-end suspension and a dual-sided swingarm with two side-mounted shock absorbers handling the rear-end suspension.

As for the stopping power, the motorcycle packed a single disc on the front and a single disc on the rear, offering optimum braking performance.

Regarding power, the 1979 Benelli 354 RS had its soul brought to life by a 345cc four-stroke air-cooled four-cylinder engine fed by four 20 mm Dell'Orto carburetors, boasting 38 hp with maximum strength at 10,200 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was sent to a five-speed manual gearbox, crafted and sent forward to the rear end by a final chain drive, launching the motorcycle to a top speed of 145 kph (90 mph).

In 1979, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the Benelli 354 Quattro. This middle-class naked motorcycle debuted in 1979 and was manufactured for only one year, being dropped from production in the same year.

The bike's aesthetic department was characterized by standard fittings, like 12-spoke lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, a four-into-two exhaust system with a chromed silencer on each side, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion grab handle, side-mounted rear shocks, and a round headlight upfront.

The motorcycle was assembled around a tubular steel frame that housed the suspension system, which comprised a hydraulic telescopic fork on the front and a dual-sided swingarm with side-mounted shock absorbers on the rear.

In the braking department, the bike's 18-inch front wheel was fitted with two brake discs clamped to hydraulic calipers, and the 18-inch rear wheel was equipped with a single disc tied to a hydraulic caliper.

As for power, the 1979 Benelli 354 Quattro had its soul brought to life by a 345cc four-stroke four-cylinder air-cooled engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 38 hp with maximum strength at 10,200 rpm.

A five-speed manual gearbox controlled by a wet multi-disc clutch redirected the power generated by the engine to the rear end via a chain drive, launching the machine to 145 kph (90 mph).